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Academic papers have successfully supported scholarly communication since the Royal Society’s introduction of this revolutionary open science model some 350 years ago. However, research practice is changing dramatically, particularly with the advent of digital techniques and data sources. This raises an important question: are papers still fit for purpose as we move forwards? If we can better understand that purpose it will help inform the route for “Digital Libraries at the crossroads”.

Professor of e-Research and Director of the interdisciplinary Oxford e-Research Centre, University of Oxford

David De Roure is Professor of e-Research and Director of the interdisciplinary Oxford e-Research Centre, with a coordinating role in Digital Humanities at Oxford. He has worked closely with multiple disciplines across the sciences, social sciences and humanities and focuses on advancing... Read More →